Sunday 20 April 2008

Bandon Opinion / First Active Awards


The 19th Annual Community Awards took place in the Munster Arms Hotel on Friday, April 18th.

Please find below the list of winners and their respective categories. Congratulations to Mr Eddie Goggin and his fantastic staff as well as Mr Tony O'Leary of First Active and his staff who continue to sponsor this excellent event. Mr Donal Warren did his usual excellent job as master of ceremonies for the evenings entertainment.

Congratulations to all winners.

Community award - Rose Holland


Club of the Year - Barryroe GAA Club & Kilmacsimon Rowing & Swimming Club


Cultural Award - Brendan Power


Youth Awards - Anthony Broderick, Sile Johnson, David O'Mahony, Aishling O'Driscoll, Darren Sweetnam, Richard O'Regan, Grace o'Mahony & David O'Driscoll.


Youth Team of the Year - Hamilton High School


Achievement Awards - Timoleague Harvest Festival, Bandon Christmas Lights Project, Thomas O'Leary, Jerry Holland & Deirdre Archbold.



Team of the Year - St Oliver Plunketts


Supreme Achievement of the Year Award - Beyond Endurance Team


Hall of Fame Award - Tim Crowley


Sportstar of the Year - David Harte



Lifetime Achievement - Joe Walsh



Person of the Year - Dr Clare O'Leary